• Payroll Administrator

    Aston Carter (Manchester, CT)


    Job Title: Payroll Administrator

     

    Type: 6-Month Contract

     

    Pay: $25 to $30 an Hour

     

    Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly reliable and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our close-knit, family-owned electrical contracting business on a 6-month contract basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing full-cycle payroll independently, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing for our field and office staff. Experience with Sage 100 Contractor is highly preferred.

    Responsibilities

    + Accurately process weekly payroll for both union and non-union employees, including timecard collection, data entry, and final submission.

    + Ensure payroll is compliant with federal, state, and local regulations; prepare and submit payroll tax filings and reports as needed.

    + Administer employee deductions, garnishments, and benefits contributions.

    + Maintain accurate payroll records, employee files, and audit trails.

    + Handle union dues, fringe benefits, and certified payroll reporting (if applicable).

    + Utilize Sage 100 Contractor for payroll processing and reporting; troubleshoot issues and optimize workflows.

    + Serve as the point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees and management.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of payroll experience, preferably in a construction or trades environment.

    + Proficiency in full-cycle payroll with minimal supervision or training required.

    + Experience with Sage 100 Contractor is strongly preferred.

    + Strong understanding of payroll tax laws and compliance requirements.

    + Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and confidentiality.

    + Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, small business environment.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Knowledge of prevailing wage, certified payroll, and union payroll is a plus.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position requires working on-site Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm in a supportive, family-owned business environment.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.